StructureDefinition

StructureDefinition

activeFHIR Core package4.3.0resource11 key elements

A definition of a FHIR structure. This resource is used to describe the underlying resources, data types defined in FHIR, and also for describing extensions and constraints on resources and data types.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/StructureDefinition
ID
StructureDefinition
Type
StructureDefinition
Base Definition
DomainResource
Derivation
specialization
Mandatory and Must-Support Elements

Elements with cardinality > 0 or marked as Must Support (S)

PathCard.TypeFlagsDescription
url1..1
uri
1+
Canonical identifier for this structure definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
name1..1
string
1+
Name for this structure definition (computer friendly)
status1..1
code
1+
draft | active | retired | unknown
mapping.identity1..1
id
1+
Internal id when this mapping is used
kind1..1
code
1+
primitive-type | complex-type | resource | logical
abstract1..1
boolean
1+
Whether the structure is abstract
context.type1..1
code
1+
fhirpath | element | extension
context.expression1..1
string
1+
Where the extension can be used in instances
type1..1
uri
1+
Type defined or constrained by this structure
snapshot.element1..*
ElementDefinition
1+
Definition of elements in the resource (if no StructureDefinition)
differential.element1..*
ElementDefinition
1+
Definition of elements in the resource (if no StructureDefinition)